04 February

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No Matter the Outcome, We Must Act Like Gentlemen

In 2020, I had the privilege of sitting second chair during two jury trials in the Holmes County Court of Common Pleas. One was a civil jury trial involving a business dispute and the other was a criminal jury trial involving several charges. Sitting “second chair” during a jury trial essentially means: a lawyer who helps the lead attorney in court. The services of the second chair may include examining some of the witnesses, arguing some of the points of law, handling parts of the voir dire, and presenting the opening statement or closing argument. Hence, the second chair offers every...

20 January

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How long will my divorce take to complete?

Posted by Matthew Kearney

in Civil Law, Litigation

One of the most common questions that I am asked during a divorce consultation is “How long will my divorce take to complete?” This is a very difficult question to answer given that everyone’s marriage is unique and may have different circumstances that drive the overall amount of time one may have to invest in said divorce. I have litigated divorces that take a few months to complete, whereas I have litigated very complex divorces that take over 12 months to complete. There are many factors that contribute to the length of time that a divorce may take to work its...

27 March

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What is a Grand Jury?

Posted by Thomas D. White

in Business Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Litigation

In Ohio, juries are generally one of two types: Grand or Petit (from the French for small or short) Juries. Grand juries have longer terms of service and consider many cases. Petit juries are called to try only one case. In this article, we look at the history and function of the Grand Jury. In English legal history, each county had a Grand Jury serving for a term of court (in Ohio a term of court is for 4 months). The King's Judges rode circuits throughout the counties trying to have court in each county at least once per term. Without resident...

16 January

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What is the difference between a warrant and a summons?

Posted by Thomas D. White

in Civil Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Litigation

What is the difference between a warrant and a summons

In criminal law, there are two basic ways that a person is informed of the charges against him or her and are brought to court to answer those charges. The first way is one is familiar to anyone who has received a traffic ticket. Few people receiving a minor traffic ticket are physically arrested. Instead of arrest, the police officer issues a ticket or citation that informs the person what they are charged with and when they must appear in court to answer the charge. The portion of the ticket, usually at the bottom, is called a summons. The summons gives...

20 August

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Finding the Right Fit When Searching for a Lawyer

Posted by Christopher M. White

in Business Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Cultural, Elder Law, Family Law, Litigation

Lawyers have solutions that can be close to “one size fits all” for simple matters, those solutions are only for the most basic of situations.Every nuance and detail of your situation, no matter how small you might think it is, can cause the recommended solution for your problem to change.This, among other reasons, is why it is so hard to compare attorneys based on price point. Some attorneys will attempt to shoehorn you into a solution that may not be the best for your situation, but it is “low cost.”We have witnessed this when so-called “Trust Mills” come through town.They charge...

13 August

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I need a divorce, but where do I start?

Posted by Matthew Kearney

in Family Law, Litigation

One of the most difficult questions that one may ask themselves is, “I need a divorce, but where do I start?” Unfortunately, this is a question that you or a loved one may be asking yourself. Here at White Law Office, Co. we strive to help individuals understand their options and bring peace of mind when facing such tough questions. When facing this tough question, the first option that we discuss with clients is one that White Law Office, Co. strongly suggests and recommends. We strongly suggest that the individuals first attempt mediation. There is an abundance of mediation services throughout the...

Litigation

No Matter the Outcome, We Must Act Like Gentlemen

How long will my divorce take to complete?

What is a Grand Jury?

What is the difference between a warrant and a summons?

Social Media and the Law

Finding the Right Fit When Searching for a Lawyer

I need a divorce, but where do I start?